Senior Backend Engineer - Rust (Remote EU)

<h3>About Us</h3><p><a href="http://www.retinai.com" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener">Ikerian AG (formerly RetinAI Medical)</a> is a fast-growing medical device software company headquartered in Bern, Switzerland. Our mission is to enable the right decisions sooner in healthcare, through transformative AI &amp; data management solutions for disease screening and monitoring. Join our diverse team of entrepreneurs, developers, researchers, and commercial experts who are collectively shaping the future of healthcare.</p><h3>Job Description</h3><p>We're looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Backend Engineer specialised in Rust to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a proficient problem-solver with a passion for building robust, scalable, and efficient solutions. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software across the stack, contributing to a culture of technical excellence and mentorship.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul> <li>Write clean, maintainable, testable, and efficient code using the Rust programming language.</li> <li>Collaborate and foster a culture of knowledge sharing and teamwork to build high-quality software.</li> <li>Assist in establishing best practices for development, testing, and deployment.</li> <li>Mentor junior team members, helping them grow their skills and contribute effectively.</li> <li>Design and build scalable solutions leveraging RESTful APIs and web services.</li> </ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul> <ul> <li>Bachelor Degree in Computer Science (or equivalent education / open-source experience).</li> <li>5+ years of demonstrated professional software development experience, including 2 - 3 years of demonstrable experience in Rust. </li> <li>Proficient in the Rust programming language in a production environment.</li> <li>Strong understanding of multithreading and concurrent programming.</li> <li>Experience in Axum, SQLx, PostgreSQL, HTMX or similar technologies.</li> <li>Experience with version control systems, such as Git.</li> <li>Strong problem-solving skills and a keen attention to detail.</li> <li>Solid debugging and testing skills.</li> <li>Excellent English language communication skills, both verbal and written.</li> <li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team.</li> <li>Demonstrated entrepreneurial and collaborative mindset.</li> </ul> <li>Desirable Skills (plus)</li> <ul> <li>Understanding of TypeScript, Python and JavaScript.</li> <li>Experience mentoring junior team members.</li> </ul> </ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul> <li>A chance to be part of an exceptional team driving innovation in healthcare.</li> <li>A competitive salary in a supportive work environment that fosters work-life balance.</li> <li>Opportunities for professional growth and development in an international setting.</li> <li>A culture of collaboration and inclusion, which is fundamental to our ethos.</li> <li>Occasional travel to our HQ in Switzerland, immersing you in our core operations and company culture.<br/><br/> </li> </ul>